Residential care in the UK - statistics & facts
In 2021, approximately 13 million people were aged 65 or older in the United Kingdom. By 2030, the number of people aged 65 and over will surpass 15 million in the UK, thus nearly 20 percent of the population will reach retirement age. With the increase in care needs that come with age, the importance of residential care in the UK’s healthcare system is undeniable. In the UK, residential care entails nursing homes, called care homes with nursing, and residential homes, simply known as care homes.
